York University, Ontario [Doctor of Letters, honoris causa, 6/11/1999]
Awards: University of Sydney Honorary degree of Doctor of Letters, 4/11/2005
University of Melbourne Doctorate of Laws [honoris causa], 10/5/2003
Griffith University, Queensland [Doctor of the University, 21/9/1996]
University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology [Honorary Doctorate, 14/6/2000]
University of Essex Doctorate 2003, 10/7/2003
Anglia Polytechnic University Honorary Doctor of Letters, 24/10/2003
One of the Most Influential Australians 2006 [The Bulletin]
Victorian Premier's Literary Awards 2009 - On Rage
The John Button Prize 2009 - On Rage
The Prime Minister's Literary Awards for Non-fiction 2008 - Shakespeare's Wife
British Press Awards 1990 Columnist of the Year - Commended
Awards: Writers' Walk, Sydney Circular Quay
National Trust of Australia (National Living Treasures)
CBE [Commander of the British Empire] - declined 1 December 1999
Awards Australia - Centenary Medal 16/03/2003
Australia Post Australian Legends Awards 2011
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